Cryptic crossword clue
Dry places, not right for this to work 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CLEPSYDRA

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What does CLEPSYDRA mean?

CLEPSYDRA noun
  1. A water clock, especially as used in the ancient world.

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